Lower Colorado River Valley County, Arizona
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1997 and 2016, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
5
All events
0
Deaths
$2.0M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A very cold airmass settled in across the desert southwest from Saturday January 12th through Monday January 14th. The cold and relatively dry conditions led to widespread freezing and sub-freezing temperatures across much of the lower Colorado River Valley, including the communi…
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Gusty outflow winds from decaying strong thunderstorms spread west across the west central deserts and moved into the lower Colorado River valley during the late evening hours on July 29th. The winds were strong enough to stir up large amounts of dust and sand and create dust sto…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A very strong upper level high pressure system developed across the desert southwest during the last few days of June, and this led to excessive heat along the Lower Colorado River Valley beginning on June 28 and continuing through the end of the month. High temperatures exceeded…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds damaged some roofs of buildings in Parker. Winds also knocked out power during the morning hours.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
An estimated $150 to $200 million in damage was sustained by crops throughout Yuma County due mainly to flooded crops. About $30 to $40 million was to lemon trees. The heavy rain was attributed to Tropical Storm Nora.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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